One of the most important things to remember when building a backyard water garden is to stick to your plan.
Before you even think about purchasing pond supplies, you need to have a clear plan in place that covers:

• Where your pond will be located
• How big your pond will be
• What function your pond will serve
• What capabilities you want your pond to have
• When you want your pond completed by
• What you want your pond to look like

Once you have all these details in place, you are ready to start purchasing pond supplies that meet your requirements.
However, if you don't develop a thorough plan, you will end up with supplies you don't need or a pond that doesn't resemble what you originally pictured.
In other words, you will be stuck in a pond construction nightmare.
Take Control of Your Pond Construction Process

• The easiest way to avoid a pond construction nightmare is to make sure you are one step ahead of any potential disasters that could occur.
  And the best way to do that is to be as prepared as possible.
  
• Follow these simple tips to make sure you stay in control of the pond construction process from beginning to end:
• Do your research.
  Read up on the best (and worst) pond construction methods.
  It is important to reference "how-to" guides, but it can also be incredibly helpful to learn from others' mistakes.
  Find out what works - and what doesn't - so that you are thoroughly prepared for any roadblocks that may come your way.
  
• Measure, measure and measure again.
  There is no substitute for an accurate measuring job.
  If you don't take the time to do this step correctly, you will most likely end up with a bunch of pond supplies [http://www.
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  Almost all the supplies you need to purchase are dependent on the size of the pond you are creating.
  
• Consult a professional.
  There is no shame in asking for guidance, and when it comes to building a pond, that is actually one of the smartest things you can do.
  Instruction manuals and "how-to" documents can only take you so far.
  There is no substitute for the knowledge that comes from a tried and true pond professional.